{"id":8273,"date":"2021-06-16T21:50:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T21:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=8273"},"modified":"2021-06-16T21:50:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T21:50:27","slug":"12-creative-furniture-hacks-that-youll-wish-you-tried-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/12-creative-furniture-hacks-that-youll-wish-you-tried-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Creative Furniture Hacks That You\u2019ll Wish You Tried Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Instead of tossing old or broken furniture, you should repurpose them! Here&rsquo;s a list of 12 creative and easy furniture hacks that will help you upgrade your home with a tight budget.\n<h4>1. Gym Lockers\n</h4><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8274 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-1-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-1-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>These old gym lockers were repurposed and turned into a living room storage system. The lockers were cut, power washed, and painted before being topped with some pallet wood.\n</p><h4>2. Sewing Machine Table\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-8275 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>This DIYer took an old sewing cabinet, attached a shelf unit, and covered the shelves with paper. This furniture hack can now be used as a dining room hutch or extra storage in a kitchen.\n</p><h4>3. Old Cart\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8276 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-3-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-3-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Some of the oldest and most hard-working pieces can be transformed into works of art. This old cart is now used as a flower planter.\n</p><h4>4. Broken Table Legs\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8277 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-4-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-4-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>This woodworker took some broken table legs and attached them to a slice of maple and created a small stool. The stool would be a great addition to a kitchen pantry where you may need help with hard-to-reach items or as an extra side table in a den.\n</p><h4>5. Broken Mirror Stand\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8278 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-5-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-5-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>This necklace organizer is made from an old mirror stand. The glass was removed and the stand was painted to match the bedroom walls.\n</p><h4>6. Old Patio Furniture\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8279 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-6-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-6-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>This table is made from an old trunk. The DIYer attached legs to the underside of the trunk to raise it up to table height and it\u2019s now used on a patio.\n</p><h4>7. Clock\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8280 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-7-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-7-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Even that old clock can have a new life. Try using some chalkboard paint to create a board for message reminders.\n</p><h4>8. Basket Footstool\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8281 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-8-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-8-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Don\u2019t toss that old basket just because one piece has come undone. Instead, try using some fun fabric to turn it into a footstool with storage space for lap crafts or magazines.\n</p><h4>9. Piano\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8282 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-9-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-9-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Turn that out-of-tune piano into a one-of-a-kind headboard. After dissembling the piano, the designer used some plywood and screws to reinforce the joints. This furniture hack took approximately 30 hours.\n</p><h4>10. Dining Chairs\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8283 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-10-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-10-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Grab your favorite paint color and give those old farmhouse chairs a new purpose. These two broken dining chairs were transformed into pretty planters.\n</p><h4>11. Train Table\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8284 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-11-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-11-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>This desk was once an old toy train table. It took some quality paint and a little work, but the desk now provides extra storage for books and puzzles and is a great addition to a child\u2019s bedroom.\n</p><h4>12. Antique Dresser\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-8285 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/furniture-hack-12-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/furniture-hack-12-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>For this furniture hack, a little paint and some imagination turned an old dresser into a media console. The console has plenty of room for storage and has updated hardware for a new look.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Instead of tossing old or broken furniture, you should repurpose them! Here&rsquo;s a list of 12 creative and easy furniture hacks that will help you upgrade your home with a tight budget. 1. Gym Lockers These old gym lockers were repurposed and turned into a living room storage system. 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